Return to main article
WHERE TO STAY
HOTELS
Emirates Palace
Doubles from $784. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 800/426-3135 or 971-2/690-8888; www.emiratespalace.com
Four Seasons New York
Doubles from $713. 57 E. 57th St., New York; 800/332-3442 or 212/758-5700; www.fourseasons.com
Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli
Doubles from $1,270. 38–40 Via Rimembranza, Gargnano, Italy; 39-036/579-8000; www.villafeltrinelli.com
Hotel Cipriani
Doubles from $1,047. Giudecca 10, Venice 800/223-6800 or 39-041/520-7744; www.hotelcipriani.com
Hôtel Le Toiny
Doubles from $1,995. Anse de Toiny, St. Bart's; 800/932-3222 or 590-590/297-750; www.hotelletoiny.com
Hotel Splendido
Doubles from $1,421. 16 Salita Baratta, Portofino, Italy; 800/223-6800 or 39-0185/267-801; www.hotelsplendido.com
Hôtel Président Wilson
Doubles from $504. 47 Quai Wilson, Geneva; 800/325-3589 or 41-22/906-6666; www.hotelpwilson.com
Mansion at MGM Grand
Doubles from $5,450. 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas; 877/225-2121
Setai
Doubles from $1,017. 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 888/665-3600 or 305/520-6000; www.setai.com
Villa San Michele
Doubles from $1,146, including breakfast. 4 Via Doccia, Florence; 800/223-6800 or 39-055/567-8200; www.lhw.com
RESORTS
Amankora
Doubles from $1,189. Balakha, Chento Geog, Bhutan; 800/477-9180; www.amanresorts.com
Bedarra Island
Doubles from $1,607. Bedarra Island, Australia; 800/225-9849 or 61-2/8296-8010; www.bedarraisland.com
Cayo Espanto
Doubles from $1,368, all-inclusive. Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, Belize; 888/666-4282; www.aprivateisland.com
Dhoni Mighili
Doubles from $1,842, all-inclusive. Mushimas Mighili, N. Ari Atoll, Maldives; 960/450-751; www.dhonimighili.com
Frégate Island Private
Doubles from $2,807, including meals. Frégate Island, Seychelles; 800/225-4255; www.sanctuare.com
Hôtel Taiwana
Doubles from $1,028. Flamands, St. Bart's; 590-590/276-501; www.hoteltaiwana.com
Jumby Bay, a Rosewood Resort
Doubles from $1,204. St. John's, Antigua; 888/767-3966 or 268/462-6000; www.jumbybayresort.com
Little Palm Island
Doubles from $1,390, including meals. 28500 Overseas Hwy., Little Torch Key, Fla.; 305/872-2524; www.littlepalmisland.com
North Island
Doubles from $3,175, including meals. North Island, Seychelles; 248/293-100; www.north-island.com
The Point
Doubles from $1,565, all-inclusive. Saranac Lake, N.Y.; 800/255-3530; www.thepointresort.com
Turtle Island
Doubles from $2,019, all-inclusive. Turtle Island, Fiji; 800/255-4347; www.turtlefiji.com
Twin Farms
Doubles from $1,302, all-inclusive. Stage Rd., Barnard, Vt.; 800/894-6327 or 802/234-9999; www.twinfarms.com
Wakaya Club
Doubles from $2,138. Wakaya Island, Fiji; 800/828-3454 or 011-679/344-8128; www.wakaya.com
LODGES
Lodge at Paratiho Farms
Doubles from $1,602, including meals. 545 Waiwhero Rd., Nelson, New Zealand; 64-3/528-2100; www.paratiho.co.nz
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Doubles from $1,168, all-inclusive. Benmore, South Africa; 888/882-3742 or 27-11/809-4300; www.londolozi.com
Longitude 131°
Doubles from $2,755 (two-night minimum). Yulara Dr., Uluru, Australia; 61-8/8957-7888; www.longitude131.com.au
Mombo Camp
Doubles from $2,400, all-inclusive. Okavango Delta, Botswana; 27-11/807-1800; www.wilderness-safaris.com
Royal Malewane
Doubles from $1,783, all-inclusive. Hoedspruit, South Africa; 27-15/793-0150; www.royalmalewane.com
Sabi Sabi
Doubles from $1,439, all-inclusive. Sabi Sand Reserve, South Africa; 27-11/483-3939; www.sabisabi.com
Singita Private Game Reserve
Doubles from $2,225, all-inclusive. Sabi Sand Reserve, South Africa; 27-21/683-3424; www.singita.com
Wrotham Park Lodge
Doubles from $1,224, all-inclusive. Australia; 800/225-9849 or 61-2/8296-8010; www.wrothampark.com.au
PRIVATE ISLANDS
Great Mercury Island
Island from $20,000 (three-night stay) for 16 people. New Zealand; 64-9/360-8461; www.seasonz.co.nz
Musha Cay
Island from $25,988 for eight people. Exuma Chain, Bahamas; 877/889-1100; www.sanctuare.com
Necker Island
Island from $26,500 for 14 people. British Virgin Islands; 800/557-4255; www.necker.com
SERVICES
Abercrombie & Kent Destination Clubs
From $275,000, plus $11,750 per year. 800/230-9310; www.akdestinations.com/destinationclubs
Absolute Adventures–Shark Divers
Trips from $100,000. Isla Guadalupe; 888/405-3268 or 415/404-6144; www.sharkdivers.com
Exclusive Resorts
From $185,000, plus $9,500 per year. 800/447-8988; www.exclusiveresorts.com
Quintessentially
Starting at $1,500 for single membership. 800/850-8002; www.quintessentially.com
All prices listed are starting high-season rates and include taxes and service charges.
Copyright © 2008, American Express Publishing. All rights reserved.
Visit our other American Express Publishing Web sites:
Food & Wine |
T+L GOLF |
T+L Family |
SkyGuide |
Executive Travel
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Manage Your Subscription | International | Billing | Change Your Address or E-mail
Advertise |
Contact Us |
Site Map |
RSS Feeds 
AddThis